Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine / Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Front Seal

Ford Escape: Engine / Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Front Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-096 (T74P-6150-A) Installer, Camshaft Front Oil Seal TKIT-2009TC-F
	303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH
	303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC TKIT-2001N-FLM TKIT-2001N-ROW

Removal

Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).

Install the old crankshaft pulley bolt.

NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal. , 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Installation

NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Remove the through-bolt from the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
Using the special tool, lubricate and install the crankshaft front seal.
Refer to: Specifications (303-01C Engine, Specifications).
Use Special Service Tool: 303-096 (T74P-6150-A) Installer, Camshaft Front Oil Seal.

Road test the vehicle.

Removal and Installation - Camshafts

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH 303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW Feeler Gauge Removal NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important...

Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Pulley

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-1416Tool, Crank Damper HoldingTKIT-2008ET-FLM 303-1699Tool, Crank Sensor Alignment 303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH 303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW Trolley Jack Wooden Block Removal NOTICE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt..

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

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